4 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70% | 85–91%“85 to 91%” | 80–87%“Low to mid-80s” | 80–87%“Low to Mid-80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U | ENG4UMCV4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 100 | — |
| What you study | Others in Subjects Related to Medicine | Biological SciencesOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Biological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistry |
| What it is | Biomedical Biology focuses on how human body systems work at the cellular and molecular level, combining biology with chemistry to understand disease and health. It differs from a general biology program by emphasizing medical applications and the chemistry underlying biological processes rather than ecology or organism diversity. This program suits students interested in health sciences who want a foundation in lab-based research before pursuing medicine, dentistry, or other clinical fields. | Bio-Medical Science is a science degree focused on the human body and disease at the cellular and molecular level, bridging biology and medicine. It goes deeper into medical concepts than a straight biology program, preparing you for health-related careers or further study in medicine, dentistry, or graduate research. This program suits students who want a rigorous science foundation and are interested in how the body works at a detailed level. | Biomedical Science is the study of how living systems work at the molecular and cellular level, with focus on disease, human health, and biotechnology applications. It combines biology, chemistry, and lab work more deeply than a general biology program. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at hospitals, research labs, or biotech companies, giving you real-world experience alongside your degree. | You study the natural systems that support life on Earth — combining biology, chemistry, geology, and geography to understand ecosystems, environmental problems, and how living things interact with their physical surroundings. This pathway is structured to integrate multiple science disciplines rather than focus narrowly on one, and it includes mandatory co-operative work terms where you apply classroom learning to real environmental jobs. It suits students curious about how nature works across scales, from molecules to landscapes, who want hands-on experience before deciding on a specific environmental career. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | biologylife sciencesmedical sciences | medical sciences | medical sciences | earth scienceenvironmental science |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average |
| Source | Laurentian University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo | Queen's University on OUInfo |
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